Can body contouring influence long-term weight loss post-bariatric surgery?
A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery challenges the previously held belief that body contouring surgeries aid in long-term weight loss or...
Why your BMI doesn’t tell the whole story about your health
You might have heard of BMI, or Body Mass Index.
It's a quick way to check if your weight is healthy compared to your height....
Weight loss surgery cuts risk of death but raises other concerns, 40-year study shows
If you're considering weight loss surgery, there's some good news.
A new long-term study found that people who have had this kind of surgery are...
New drug could battle weight gain after weight loss surgery
Many people opt for weight-loss surgery to fight obesity, but it’s not always a once-and-done solution.
A good number of folks find the pounds creeping...
Microgreens and mature veggies both may limit weight gain
Microgreens, tiny young vegetables that can be grown right on your windowsill, have earned quite a reputation for their potential health benefits.
Researchers have delved...
Scientists find two big contributors to obesity
Since 1975, the number of obese individuals worldwide has almost tripled. This alarming statistic from the World Health Organization (WHO) raises questions about the...
How artificial sweeteners may cause more belly fat
Artificial sweeteners, those handy little packets we often use in our coffee or tea, have long been a favorite alternative to sugar.
They're sweet like...
Heart benefits and health concerns: Should you take the new weight-loss drugs?
The headlines surrounding a new class of weight-loss drugs fluctuate like a patient stepping on and off a scale.
The medications, based on the drug...
People burn fat very differently during exercise, study finds
When people exercise, many aim to burn fat. Some commercial exercise machines even offer a "fat-burning zone" setting.
This setting often considers age, gender, and...
Eating pecans could help curb obesity and reduce inflammation
Eating unhealthy foods and not moving enough are major reasons why many people around the world are gaining too much weight and getting sick.
But...